Seattle Mariners outfielder Victor Robles was a kid the first time he went to the playoffs.No, really. He was not of legal drinking age when in 2017 he somehow ended up on the Washington Nationals’ postseason roster as a 20-year-old after appearing in just 13 regular-season games.That first playoff trip lasted all of two games. But two years later, as a 22-year-old there was a … [Read more...] about ALDS: Mariners’ Randy Arozarena, Josh Naylor bring playoff experience
Mariners will play Detroit Tigers in ALDS
They now know who they are playing. And by Thursday night, the Seattle Mariners will know when they are playing on Saturday at T-Mobile Park to open the American League Division Series.With their 6-3 victory over Cleveland on Thursday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers, who spent the first half of the season with the best record in the American League, will travel to Seattle to face … [Read more...] about Mariners will play Detroit Tigers in ALDS
Bryan Woo’s availability for Mariners’ ALDS roster remains unclear
In an important step in his recovery from a pectoral muscle injury, Bryan Woo threw 15 pitches off the main T-Mobile Park mound on Thursday afternoon, two days before the Mariners are set to open a best-of-five American League Division Series at home.Woo’s place on the Mariners’ ALDS roster remains uncertain.“A positive day,” Woo said. “I’m still not where I want to be in terms … [Read more...] about Bryan Woo’s availability for Mariners’ ALDS roster remains unclear
How NFL schedulers gave Seahawks a gift for their 50th anniversary
RENTON — The NFL’s schedule rotation long ago handed the Seahawks a gift.In the 50th season for the Seahawks and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the schedule formula that calls for the NFC West and NFC South to play each other every three years happened to land on 2025 for the Bucs to make the trip to Seattle.What better way for the Seahawks to celebrate their 50th anniversary than … [Read more...] about How NFL schedulers gave Seahawks a gift for their 50th anniversary
ALDS: Bryan Woo fastball, Andrés Muñoz slider are key Mariners pitches
The best pitch a pitcher can throw is a well-located fastball, and the Seattle Mariners subscribed to that philosophy more than any team in MLB this season.Mariners pitchers combined to throw fastballs (four-seamers or sinkers) on 55.9% of all pitches during the regular season, the highest percentage in MLB, according to Sports Info Solutions.Bryan Woo (72.8%) and Luis Castillo … [Read more...] about ALDS: Bryan Woo fastball, Andrés Muñoz slider are key Mariners pitches